Certificate III in Harvesting and Haulage
This qualification is designed for job roles in the harvesting and haulage sector of the forest and forest products industry.
This qualification is designed for job roles in the harvesting and haulage sector of the forest and forest products industry.
Total number units = 13
7 core units plus
6 elective units, consisting of:
2 units from Group A
up to 4 units from Group A and/or Group B
up to 2 units recommended for packaging at Certificate II, III or IV level from this or any other endorsed Training Package or state/territory accredited course.
Elective units must be relevant to work undertaken in the harvesting and haulage sector of the industry.
CORE UNITS | ||
Field | Unit Code | Unit Title |
Core | Contribute to team effectiveness | |
Work effectively in the forest and forest products industry | ||
Communicate and interact effectively in the workplace | ||
Implement safety, health and environment policies and procedures | ||
Conduct quality and product care procedures | ||
Evaluate fire potential and prevention | ||
HLTAID003 | Provide first aid | |
GROUP A ELECTIVE UNITS | ||
Field | Unit Code | Unit Title |
Harvesting Operations | Undertake complex tree climbing | |
Prepare and use explosives | ||
Use environmental care procedures to undertake fire salvage operations | ||
FPICOT3261 | Transport forestry logs using trucks | |
FPICOT3262 | Transport forestry produce using trucks | |
Convert timber residue into products for further use | ||
Implement environmentally sustainable work practices in the work area/work site | ||
Monitor log recovery (rigging slinger) | ||
Conduct forestry operations using crawler tractor | ||
Conduct skidder operations | ||
Conduct loader operations | ||
Conduct forwarder operations | ||
Conduct feller buncher operations | ||
Conduct boom delimber operations | ||
Conduct mechanical processor operations | ||
Operate yarder | ||
Conduct mechanically assisted tree falling operations | ||
Operate a single grip harvester | ||
Operate a heavy production mobile chipper | ||
Conduct excavator operations with grabs | ||
FPIHAR3220 | Harvest trees manually (intermediate) | |
FPIHAR3221 | Harvest trees manually (advanced) | |
Grading and Testing | Visually assess materials | |
Grade and mark logs | ||
Prepare timber to meet import/export compliance requirements | ||
Machinery and Equipment | Plan and monitor equipment maintenance | |
AURTGA3001 | Drive and manoeuvre trailers | |
GROUP B ELECTIVE UNITS | ||
Field | Unit Code | Unit Title |
Fire Control | Monitor weather conditions | |
Suppress wildfire (unit has PUAFIR204B Respond to wildfire as a prerequisite) | ||
Operate pumps (unit has three prerequisites check training.gov.au) | ||
Maintain safety at an incident scene | ||
Work autonomously | ||
Site Establishment and Maintenance | Implement revegetation works | |
Rehabilitate tracks, quarries and landings | ||
Conduct an instrument survey | ||
Machinery and Equipment | Coordinate machinery and equipment maintenance and repair | |
FPICOT3259 | Operate a four-wheel drive on unsealed roads | |
FPICOT3260 | Recover four-wheel drive vehicles | |
FPIFGM3214 | Operate a four-wheel drive in a towing situation | |
FPIFGM3215 | Perform complex 4x4 operations | |
Specialist Machinery and Equipment | A maximum of two units may be selected from this field | |
Conduct tractor operations | ||
Conduct roller operations | ||
Conduct backhoe/loader operations | ||
Conduct civil construction dozer operations | ||
Conduct civil construction grader operations | ||
Conduct tip truck operations | ||
Operate a vehicle-mounted loading crane | ||
Load Handling | Operate vehicle carrying special loads | |
Shift materials safely using manual handling methods | ||
Conduct specialised forklift operations | ||
Load and unload vehicles carrying special loads | ||
Estimate/calculate mass, area and quantify dimensions | ||
Interpret road maps and navigate pre-determined routes | ||
Specialised Log Truck Driver | One of the following may be selected: | |
Drive heavy rigid vehicle | ||
or | Licence to drive heavy rigid vehicle | |
Drive heavy combination vehicle | ||
or | Licence to drive heavy combination vehicle | |
Drive multi-combination vehicle | ||
or | Licence to drive multi-combination vehicle | |
Safety and Quality Processes | Respond to rescue incidents | |
Navigate in remote or trackless areas | ||
FPICOT3255 | Apply silvicultural principles | |
FPICOT3256 | Apply biodiversity protection principles | |
FPICOT3257 | Follow cultural heritage requirements | |
FPICOT3258 | Comply with soil and water protection | |
FPICOT3263 | Maintain and contribute to energy efficiency | |
HLTAID005 | Provide first aid in remote situations | |
HLTAID006 | Provide advanced first aid | |
Operate a boom type elevating work platform | ||
Apply fatigue management strategies | ||
Administration and Business | Organise workplace information | |
Design and produce business documents | ||
Communication and Relationships | Contribute to effective workplace relationships | |
Present forestry information and interpretations programs | ||
Planning and Analysis | Support operational plan |
This qualification has eleven employment pathways for typical operational environments of harvesting and haulage. These are:
Bulldozer Operator
Excavator Operator
Feller Buncher Operator
Forest Harvester
Forwarder Operator
Harvesting Technician
In-field Chipper Operator
Loader Operator
Log truck driver
Mobile Equipment Operator
Skidder Operator
Entry may be gained through progression from a lower level FPI qualification or recognition of existing industry experience or qualifications.
There are no entry requirements.
Native FPI units may be subject to state or territory licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements.
Some imported units in the elective bank may be subject to state or territory codes, regulations, licences and/or permits. These units must be implemented in line with the licensing requirements outlined in the unit’s parent Training Package.
QUALIFICATION SUMMARY | |
The following table contains a summary of the employability skills for this qualification. This table should be interpreted in conjunction with the detailed requirements of each unit of competency packaged in this qualification. The outcomes described here are broad industry requirements that may vary depending on the packaging options. | |
Employability Skill | Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include: |
Communication | Complete health, safety and environment, hazard, environmental and incident reports according to workplace procedures and state or territory legislation Establish and maintain communication with others according to occupational health and safety requirements Prepare reports to supervisors in a timely manner, presenting all relevant facts according to established organisational procedures Record and report quality and product care procedures according to workplace procedures |
Teamwork | Seek first aid assistance from others in a timely manner Share relevant workplace information with co-workers to achieve designated individual and team goals and objectives Support team members in meeting expected outcomes |
Problem-solving | Participate in workplace meetings using agreed processes to resolve issues Assess and rectify problems to avoid repetition of lost product within limits of own role Monitor environmental measures and impact on the environment and take corrective action as required according to workplace procedures Plan product recovery to optimise resource value and minimise waste |
Initiative and enterprise | Apply, implement and adhere to quality system procedures Detect and assess hazards in the work area and report to appropriate personnel Identify and clarify contradictions, ambiguity, uncertainty or misunderstandings with appropriate personnel Monitor hazardous and flammable substances to assess the potential of spillage and combustion |
Planning and organising | Gather, convey and receive information Identify and assess organisational environmental goals Plan evaluation processes according to site procedures Identify, review and interpret work requirements |
Self-management | Complete daily work activities Follow safe workplace procedures for dealing with environmental incidents, accidents and emergencies within scope of responsibilities Integrate care for the environment into all day-to-day activities Maintain work relationships |
Learning | Establish opportunities for professional development in consultation with appropriate personnel according to organisational procedures Implement training and operational controls according to workplace procedures, which may include: in-house or external training programs one-on-one supervision programs that maintain up-to-date knowledge of legislative changes at the local, state and federal level Practise and record emergency and evacuation procedures in the event of an emergency Record and report information regarding learning and competency development according to organisational requirements |
Technology | Monitor equipment conditions for overheating and electrical sparking and respond according to workplace procedures Check equipment to ensure it is serviceable for emergencies |